Clik here to view.
Eight countries in Fiji for meeting
EIGHT countries have confirmed that they will be represented at the Engage Fiji meeting to be held next week at the Intercontinental Hotel in Natadola.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Court gives man time
A CAKAUDROVE teacher who admitted 26 counts of assaulting children under his supervision has had his sentencing deferred to next week.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Judge spares mum who killed baby
A WOMAN who admitted killing her new-born baby has been spared a prison sentence.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fiji Times told to pay $50K
FIJI Times Limited has been ordered to pay former politician Lekh Ram Vayeshnoi $50,000 for running an article which defamed him.
View ArticleClik here to view.
State improves rural infrastructure
THERE is a need to improve the standard of rural areas to discourage squatting in urban centres, says Works Ministry head Captain Timoci Lesi Natuva.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Drug haul man in court
ONE man has been charged and two others are being questioned by police in connection with raw material used in the production of methamphetamines.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Key speakers today
THE Certified Practising Accountants Congress continues today with two key speakers due to address delegates on topical issues for strategic management and leadership.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Decree must have teeth: Shameem
TO give any new company decree teeth, law reform must not only provide for specific duties of directors, officers and employees of companies, but also create criminal sanctions for non-compliance,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fiji's first major fraud trial
HERE is an extract from a speech delivered by Nazhat Shameem, a former High Court judge in Fiji, yesterday at the Certified Practising Accountants Congress.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Advanced training critical: Rabuka
THE demand for advancement of training programs for public health nurses is critical to meet the needs of the country in light of current disease trends in the Pacific.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Law reforms urgent
THE many corporate scandals of the past decades have exposed our laws as inadequate in prosecuting the main culprits, hence the need for urgent law reform.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mill fails to build up head of steam
THE Fiji Sugar Corporation said a mechanical problem with a boiler was the major problem at their Rarawai Mill.
View ArticleClik here to view.
American team to visit industry
REPRESENTATIVES of American Sugar Refining Inc ù who expect to take over a Tate & Lyle sugar supply contract with Fiji ù plan to visit the country after the sale is finalised.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Relook plans, farmers told
CANE farmers in the Northern Division have been urged to relook at their harvesting program after the National Farmers Union received what they labelled as "disastrous" results of sugar production in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Four seek out sugar's future
A FOUR-MAN team went to London this week to see Tate & Lyle about the future of sugar contracts in the face of a buyout by American Sugar Refining.
View ArticleClik here to view.
US firm wants more from Fiji
THE new owner of Tate & Lyle's European Union Sugars division ù American Sugar Refining ù will not just honour existing T&L contracts with Fiji, but also wants to buy more sugar out of Fiji.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Phone firm under fire
THE Consumer Council says Vodafone's decision to merge the Phone Decree compulsory registration with its M-PAiSA product is a bullying tactic to drive customers.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Consumer details safe
MOBILE phone company Digicel Fiji has guaranteed that all customer details obtained through the Compulsory Registration of Customers under the Telephone Services Decree 2010 will be stored securely.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Farmers query crush halt
CANE farmers in Veisaru are worried that the longer their harvested crop lies in the field the more value is lost.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jail for dad
A MAN who fathered four children with his own daughter in a 20-year ordeal which began in 1989 has been handed a 16-year jail term by the High Court in Suva.
View Article